Monday, January 24, 2011

Festive Yard Art


I know, I know Christmas is over but I just had to show off what Jon made for me. Before Thanksgiving I came home with a magazine clipping of some Christmas yard art that I just loved (except for the price). I thought we (meaning Jon) could make these and Jon agreed. So I served as the creative director and Jon did all the work (however I did make the templates). I got to do all the fun stuff like decide on paint and buying the trinkets for the embellishments. Jon made the three items shown for me, a stocking and Christmas tree for his parents, and a stocking, Christmas tree and two presents for a friend. With the help of his dad he got these all done the first week of December. This was much less expensive than buying them online and I love how they turned out.

Jon spray painted the metal from my templates


Jon welding away - this is why I didn't do the work


Jon finishing up the painting
This one was a beast to paint because of the stripes I wanted
He is even multitasking - notice the phone to his ear


Aren't these just perfect?



3 comments:

Jonie said...

absolutely loved it, and I did notice it in your yard. I love that Jon is getting more and more festive ha ha missed seeing you lets try again maybe out to eat

Chad and Gwen said...

Those ARE really cute! Good work.

Rebecca said...

Ok....Let Jon know he has 11 months to make me some just like it! HaHa...LOVE THEM!
Rebecca